Podcasts about The Detroit News

Host Adolph Mongo and co-hosts, attorney Venessa Moss and veteran journalist Allan Lengel talk with guests:►Michael James, former reporter for the Detroit News, New York Daily News and ex-head writer for the Stephen A. Smith Show on ESPN, who returns for a second appearance to discuss his book on controversial Techno music figure Derrick May. May issued a statement to the podcast denying allegations raised by James about sexual assaults and fraud.  ►Keith Johnson, the former president of the Detroit Teachers Federation, talks about the Detroit's public schools' decision to reject an offer by someone to buy vacant Cooley High School. ►Retired Michigan FBI agent Greg Stejskal talks about the FBI and politics and the agents who have bought into Trump's falsehoods.►Dr. Cynthera McNeill, assistant professor of gerontology at Wayne State's College of Nursing, discusses health care in the city and educating residents on topics like nutrition. 

The Detroit Tigers season is just a couple of weeks away, but the parent company of Bally Sports Detroit is on the verge of bankruptcy. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark details the challenge ahead for the regional sports network that carries not only the Tigers but the Pistons and Red Wings too. (PHOTO: Getty Images)

Adolph Mongo, host of the new podcast, "Detroit in Black and White," chats with co-hosts Vanessa Moss and Allan Lengel, and special guests, Michael James and Detroit Land Bank Authority Tammy Daniels.James is a former reporter for the Detroit News and New York Daily News and the former head writer for the Stephen A. Smith Show on ESPN. He publishes a blog, "The Tribe Sports."The group weighs in on the Chris Rock Netflix special. James also talks about a book he's working about controversial techno music figure Derrick May and allegations of sexual assault. He also talks about the history of techno music in relation to May.The video below has been abbreviated because of recording glitches that were experienced on the first day in their new podcast studio. 

As Detroit celebrates 313 Day, does Detroit define the 313 or does the 313 define Detroit? Maybe it doesn't matter because the 313 area code is running out of numbers. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark answers that question while getting ready for the new 679 area code.  (PHOTO: Getty Images)

The City of Detroit has gone through many changes over the last several decades and few neighborhoods have seen more drastic change than the Cass Corridor inside of Midtown. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark and Annie Scaramuzzino explore what makes the center of the city so complex. (PHOTO: Imagn)

During Mayor Mike Duggan's State of the City address, he announced a new 'ShotStopper' program. It will provide 2-4 local activist groups with $700,000 per year, for 2 years, to help them reduce violent crime in the city. On this Daily J, WWJ's Brian Fisher looks into the impact this funding could have, and if it will be enough. (Credit: City of Detroit)

Over 600,000 homes in Metro Detroit lost power late last month following a huge winter ice and snow storm. A week later, another one hit, causing similar damage. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark asks climate and weather experts what's behind all of this. (PHOTO: Getty Images)

Sarah Silverman joins the show, CBS Dr.'s book pulled for plagiarism, WATP Karl puts Howard Stern & Dax Shepard in the chair, mid-flight spoon attack, 4 Americans kidnapped & 2 killed in Mexico, Avril Lavigne's nailing Tyga, and our ideas for TJ Holmes & Amy Robach's next show. No Trudi and No Brandon today. Some people are making crazy claims about BranDon, but he has our thoughts and prayers. Sarah Silverman joins us ahead of her Grow Some Lips show at the Fillmore. We talk twitter hate, F***ing Matt Damon, Chris Rock v. Will Smith, rescinding her apology to Britney Spears and more. CBS News contributor Dr. David Agus has his book pulled after the LA Times finds he plagiarized multiple sources including Wikipedia. Our YouTube channel is starting to slow down to the point where it is no longer the fastest growing site on the internet. Jason Carr Drive is still in search of Sanders fudge, but we do get a nice argument about the best pizza toppings. NFL mock Drafts are dominating all of sports talk radio. 97.1's Doug Karsch will not make a decision on Georgia lineman Jalen Carter until "all the facts are in" despite all the evidence so far. Shawn Windsor is bringing MSU & Michigan fans together, as both sides are mad at his new column. Who Are These Podcasts' Karl joins us to psychoanalyze Armchair Expert Dax Shepard with Pam Anderson, Howard Stern with KISS. Remember to save the date for Karl's second visit to Detroit on September 15. Mike Clark's aviation nemesis John Nance was on Good Morning America saying nothing. He was on to discuss the "frightening" mid-flight spoon attack. No more driving planes for this reckless pilot at Logan Airport who crashed into another plane. So many people are buried under snow in California without food and medical supplies... yet people are skiing nearby. Four Americans were heading to Mexico for a budget tummy tuck. They got stuck between rival gangs in a shootout. They were kidnapped and two ended up dead. With Title 42 expiring, President Biden is going to start detaining families crossing the southern border. Joe Rogan's vote is so important that when he said he'd vote for Trump over Biden people lost their minds. The Detroit News did an extensive poll on gun control with some surprising results. Ethan Crumbly's parents' appeal isn't going too well for them. Meanwhile, all the civil suits against the school will not go forward thanks to governmental immunity. After many denials, Avril Lavigne and Tyga admit they've been getting it on. Her ex fiancé Mod Sun is very sad about his break up. Amy Robach and TJ Holmes are plotting their return to TV. We have some pretty solid ideas for their next show. ABC is eyeing Ryan Seacrest to take over and "save" GMA. Visit Our Presenting Sponsor Hall Financial – Michigan's highest rated mortgage company Social media is dumb, but we're on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew and Mike Show, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels and BranDon).

We discuss Michigan State's run to the 4 seed in the upcoming BIG 10 Tournament & predictions.

Starting today, March 1, the state of Michigan lost over $100 million a month in additional SNAP funding combined, impacting 1.3 million residents. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark examines the loss of assistance and high food costs that are cutting into household budgets statewide.  (PHOTO: Getty Images)

While health insurance can certainly be helpful when needed, it can also be an incredibly expensive and cumbersome proposition. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark talks to experts to try and unravel the mystery that is the American health insurance system.  (PHOTO: Getty Images) 

The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have A Dream' speech in Washington D.C. in August of 1963 is probably his most iconic. But on a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark learns that speech was recycled from the Walk to Freedom in Detroit in June of 1963.  (PHOTO: Detroit Free Press/USA Today)

Clayton Sayfie from theWolverine.com joined us in our final hour to continue talking some Michigan basketball. Clayton gave us his thoughts on that big win over Wisconsin, talked about the next two games for Michigan and if he thinks they'll win them, and also updated us on Wolverine Spring football. We were then joined by Matt Charboneau from the Detroit News to talk more about MSU's loss to Iowa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Charboneau from the Detroit News joined Huge to talk about MSU's loss to Iowa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the show, we're talking about Michigan and Michigan State basketball as some of our great insiders joined us. We kicked off the show with Jim Comparoni from SpartanMag.com to talk about MSU's loss to Iowa over the weekend. They broke down what happened to State after having a fairly nice lead. They also talked about the Minnesota game not being made up, and more. We were joined by Anthony Broome from theWolverine.com in our second hour to talk about Michigan's win over Wisconsin. Huge and Anthony also gave their thoughts on if they think Michigan will make the NCAA Tournament, and what do they need to do it. We were then joined by Tim Staudt from Staudt on Sports in Lansing. He and Huge talked about that collapse against Iowa, looked ahead to the game against Nebraska tomorrow, and more. Clayton Sayfie from theWolverine.com joined us in our final hour to continue talking some Michigan basketball. Clayton gave us his thoughts on that big win over Wisconsin, talked about the next two games for Michigan and if he thinks they'll win them, and also updated us on Wolverine Spring football. We were then joined by Matt Charboneau from the Detroit News to talk more about MSU's loss to Iowa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Each year, Crime Stoppers of Michigan get thousands of tips to help solve crimes in the Metro Detroit area. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark spends time with Crime Stoppers to learn how they help solve crimes while also working to prevent crime.(PHOTO: Zach Clark/WWJ)

Today the original host of Locked on Red Wings and Detroit News beat writer Nolan Bianchi joins us to ask the important question...Do we believe? Also we discuss whether or not selling OR buying makes sense this deadline. Then we preview Artemi Panarin and the New York Rangers. #LGRW Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. Athletic Greens To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/NHLNETWORK FanDuel Make Every Moment More.Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet to get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Free Bets – win or lose! Visit Fanduel.com/LockedOn today to get started FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, Craig Mauger of the Detroit News discusses how Kristina Karamo came to chair the Michigan Republican Party. Longtime Republican strategist Bill Nowling discusses why the Republican Party is in a bad spot. Then, state Rep. Steve Carra discusses why he voted for Karamo at the state convention.

This month alone, three rideshare drivers have been attacked while picking up phony riders in Detroit. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark examines what is being done, or not being done, to make your next Uber or Lyft ride safer. (PHOTO: Getty Images)

The Daily J crew is off for President's Day. Today's "best of" episode -- selected because of its popularity --  is originally from January. New episodes return Tuesday, February 21!  ------ Fifteen years ago, before the term "viral video" was commonplace, Detroit artist T-Baby spun a global hit called "It's So Cold in the D". On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark and Annie Scaramuzzino talk to the artist about how the song changed her life. (PHOTO Credit: T-Baby)

Today we're broadcasting from West Catholic High School as we're here for Gabe Augdahl and his "Faith Over Fear" Desmoid Tumor Awareness night. Throughout the show, we talked to Gabe and some of the other great people from West Catholic to talk raise awareness about tumors, and to raise funds for research. We were joined by Gabe Augdahl at the beginning of the show to hear about his journey, what these basketball games tonight mean to him, and so much more. We were then joined by Tigers catcher Eric Haase to talk about Spring Training. He and Huge also talked about expectations for the year, discussed new management, and more. We were then joined by Jill VanderEnde who is West Catholic Head Girl's Basketball Coach. She joined Huge to talk about her team and their undefeated season, what their culture is all about, and more. We were joined by Clayton Sayfie from theWolverine.com to talk about the Michigan/Michigan State game tomorrow night. He filled us in on what Michigan will be doing in support of the MSU community, talked about the meaning behind this game, and more. We were then joined by Landon Groves who is the West Catholic Head Football Coach. He and Huge talked about Gabe and this event, talked a little about how their season went last year, and more. We were then joined by Matt Charboneau from the Detroit News to talk more MSU/MI. We thanked him for the hard work he did covering the story the other day, and more. We were then joined by Troy Dudas who is the West Catholic Boy's Head Basketball Coach. He and Huge talked some more about Gabe and his resiliency, talked about the game tonight and more. We wrapped up the hour with Gabe's parents Sally and Chris Augdahl. They talked about Gabe and how well he's doing in his journey, they thanked everyone for all the support, and more. We played Bill's earlier conversation with Gabe Augdahl to start out our final hour today. We then talked some more about the Michigan/Michigan State game. Jim Comparoni from SpartanMag.com joined us to talk about the week as a whole, the game tomorrow, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ice isn't hard to find around Michigan this time of year. But, because of the mild weather, ice on the Great Lakes is at a generational low. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark examines the dangers of a lack of ice on waterways across the state. (PHOTO: Getty Images)

We Matt Charboneau from the Detroit News to talk more MSU/MI. We thanked him for the hard work he did covering the story the other day, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We were joined by Clayton Sayfie from theWolverine.com to talk about the Michigan/Michigan State game tomorrow night. He filled us in on what Michigan will be doing in support of the MSU community, talked about the meaning behind this game, and more. We were then joined by Landon Grove who is the West Catholic Head Football Coach. He and Huge talked about Gabe and this event, talked a little about how their season went last year, and more. We were then joined by Matt Charboneau from the Detroit News to talk more MSU/MI. We thanked him for the hard work he did covering the story the other day, and more. We were then joined by Troy Dudas who is the West Catholic Boy's Head Basketball Coach. He and Huge talked some more about Gabe and his resiliency, talked about the game tonight and more. We wrapped up the hour with Gabe's parents Sally and Chris Augdahl. They talked about Gabe and how well he's doing in his journey, they thanked everyone for all the support, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Writing a book can be daunting, especially for new writers, so we invited experienced author Joe Saul-Sehy to help aspiring authors streamline the process of book writing and marketing. He also shares tips for developing a compelling topic so you can take a step closer to fulfilling your dream of being an author!Key Takeaways from This EpisodeAn important question to ask yourself before writing a bookWhy you should buy books in a physical store rather than onlineSignificance of reading books and watching movies as a writerEffective ways to jumpstart your book-writing processTips for condensing an overwritten book draftReasons book marketing is a must for authorsResources Mentioned in this episodeStacked by Joe Saul-Sehy and Emily Guy Birken | Kindle and HardcoverThe Hardy Boys' Detective Handbook by Franklin Dixon | HardcoverWho Thought This Was a Good Idea? by Alyssa Mastromonaco | Kindle and PaperbackList of books by author Howard SternThe Stacking Benjamins ShowOn Writing by Stephen King | Kindle and PaperbackStephanie Plum One, Two, Three by Janet Evanovich | KindleI Will Teach You to Be Rich by Ramit Sethi | PaperbackNikeAbout Joe Saul-SehyJoe is the creator and co-host of the Stacking Benjamins podcast and co-author of STACKED: Your Super-Serious Guide To Modern Money Management (Avery, imprint of PRH, 2021). While Joe's “money expert story” includes being a former financial advisor and representing American Express and Ameriprise in the media, his real story is how he was a money disaster in his early life, pulled his financial house into order, and left his business at age 40 to pursue an entirely different path. Joe was the “Money Man” at Detroit television WXYZ-TV, appearing twice weekly. His advice has appeared in Bride, Best Life, and Child magazines, the Los Angeles Times, Chicago Sun-Times, Detroit News, and Baltimore Sun newspapers. He's also appeared online in more than 200 different places, including CNBC.com and WSJ.com. The Stacking Benjamins Show was called the “Best Personal Finance Podcast” by Kiplinger. Lifehacker listed the show as one of the top 10 of 2021. Joe and the SB team have won five Plutus Awards and the Academy of Podcasters “Best Business Podcast” award.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here's How » Join The Author's Corner Community today: Website: Robin ColucciLinkedIn: R Colucci, LLCFacebook: Robin ColucciTwitter: @Robin_ColucciRobin Colucci's Book: How to Write a Book That Sells You: Increase Your Credibility, Income, and Impact

Less than 48 hours after three of their classmates were shot to death and five more were critically wounded, Michigan State University students took to the steps of the State Capitol to demand change. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark looks at what that change might look like, and how fast it could arrive. (PHOTO: Nick King/USA Today)

Today on the show, we're talking about the unfortunate events that happened on the campus of Michigan State University last night. Throughout the show we were joined by some of our Spartan insiders as we showed our love for the East Lansing community. We kicked off the show with Sergeant Dan Hibler from the Norton Shores Police Department. He and Huge discussed the tragedy that occurred last night, talked about the change that needs to happen, how law enforcement trains for something like this, and much more. We were then joined by Graham Couch from the Lansing State Journal to talk about what was going through his head last night. We continued the MSU conversation in our second hour as Jim Comparoni from SpartanMag.com joined us. Jim gave us his insight on what happened with the active shooter situation last night on MSU's campus. We were then joined by Tim Staudt from Staudt on Sports in Lansing to get his thoughts. He told us a little about what it was like for him last night, discussed preparing for his show this morning, and more. We were joined by Kyle Austin from MLive in our final hour to get his thoughts on everything happened, as he was on campus last night. Huge and Kyle also talked about safety in sporting events, life, and much more. We then played Bill's earlier conversation with Sergeant Dan Hibler in regards to the shootings last night. We wrapped up the show with Matt Charboneau from the Detroit News to get his thoughts on everything. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Charboneau from the Detroit News joined us to give his thoughts on everything that happened at MSU last night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We were joined by Kyle Austin from MLive in our final hour to get his thoughts on everything happened, as he was on campus last night. Huge and Kyle also talked about safety in sporting events, life, and much more. We then played Bill's earlier conversation with Sergeant Dan Hibler in regards to the shootings last night. We wrapped up the show with Matt Charboneau from the Detroit News to get his thoughts on everything.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michigan is playing it's best basketball of the season right now. Having said that, they are not even close to being a bubble team for the upcoming NCAA Tournament. They need to win at least 4 of their last 7 games, starting this Saturday at home against Indiana. My guest today says it's a longshot, but it can happen. Joining us is beat writer James Hawkins from The Detroit News

In the late 1970s, Barry Bremen was a pretty regular guy living in Oakland County, selling insurance. But in 1979, Barry snuck into the NBA All-Star Game at the Pontiac Silverdome. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark explores how Bremen became one of the most famous hustlers of all time. (PHOTO: USA Today) 

In other states, we are in the end of winter. But here in Michigan, we call it something else: "pothole season." On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark explores what can Metro Detroit drivers expect this year. (PHOTO: Mandy Wright/Detroit Free Press)

Populism is on the rise today—or so we're told.  But what is populism?  Is it something to be feared or should it only be concerning to those dastardly elites?  Is populism a political movement of the Left or the Right?  Is it only a phenomenon of the politics of today, or has populism existed in some form throughout our nation's history?  Does populism protect the individual from powerful interests or endanger our liberties?  How does populism fit into the conservative tradition?   Josh is joined by Shikha Dalmia of the Mercatus Center at George Mason University to delve into these very questions.  While the first half of this atypically long episode explores populism, the latter end of the conversation covers the various factions of the New Right.  Factions Shikha has dubbed the Flight 93ers, the Integralists, the National Conservatives, and the Red-Pilled Anarcho Bros.  While traditional conservatives can find some value in all four groups, ultimately they represent a departure from the conservative view.   About Shikha Dalmia   From Shikha's bio at the Mercatus Center: Shikha Dalmia is a visiting fellow with the Mercatus Center's Program on Pluralism and Civil Exchange whose work focuses on populist authoritarianism.  Previously, Dalmia was a writer at Reason Magazine and a senior analyst at Reason Foundation, a nonprofit think tank.  She is a columnist at The Week, and writes regularly for Bloomberg View, The New York Times, USA Today, and numerous other publications.  From 1996-2004, Dalmia was an editorial writer at Detroit News.   Dalmia has an M.A. in Mass Communication from Louisiana State University and a B.S. in Chemistry and Biology from the University of Delhi.  You can subscribe to Dalmia's substack, The UnPopulist, dedicated to defending open liberal societies from populist authoritarian attacks.  And can follow Shikha on Twitter @shikhadalmia  

Denise Crittendon's debut science fiction novel,Where it Rains in Color (Angry Robot, 2022), is set far in the future, long after the Earth has been destroyed, on the planet of Swazembi. Swazembi is a color-rich utopia and famous vacation center of the Milky Way. No one is used to serious trouble in this idyllic, peace-loving world, least of all the Rare Indigo. But Lileala's perfect, pampered lifestyle is about to be shattered. Published on the cusp of Crittendon's 70th birthday, the novel's creation was decades in the making. Ideas were jotted down and relegated to a drawer while her work as a journalist and ghostwriter took front seat. Inspiration was gathered from her time in Zimbabwe and a recurring dream she had over many years. “The dream influenced the novel a great deal,” says Crittendon. “The novel was kind of built around the dream. When I finally started writing it again, then the dreams came back. And then I stopped and the dreams went away. When I finally got a chance to do that final push, I never had a dream again.” That experience layers an almost metaphysical presence to a story that already includes a different kind of worldbuilding from what we normally see in science fiction. From Swazembi's galaxy-renowned wind-force public transit system and nuanced cultural greeting of “waves of joy” to the noted lack of violence throughout, the novel offers a fresh perspective on what sci fi can be. Before making the big leap into the world of sci-fi & fantasy, Denise Crittendon held a string of journalism jobs. In addition to being a staff writer for The Detroit News and The Kansas City Star, she was editor-in-chief of the NAACP's national magazine, The Crisis. Later, she became founding editor of a Michigan-based lifestyle publication for black families. After self-publishing two manuals that empower youth, “Girl in the Mirror, A Teen's Guide to Self-Awareness” and “Life is a Party That Comes with Exams,” she entered the new-age healing movement as a motivational speaker for teens. These days, she fulfills ghostwriting assignments for clients and writes speculative fiction on the side. She divides her time between Spring Valley, Nevada and her hometown, Detroit, Mich. Brenda Noiseux and Rob Wolf are co-hosts of New Books in Science Fiction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/science-fiction

Denise Crittendon's debut science fiction novel,Where it Rains in Color (Angry Robot, 2022), is set far in the future, long after the Earth has been destroyed, on the planet of Swazembi. Swazembi is a color-rich utopia and famous vacation center of the Milky Way. No one is used to serious trouble in this idyllic, peace-loving world, least of all the Rare Indigo. But Lileala's perfect, pampered lifestyle is about to be shattered. Published on the cusp of Crittendon's 70th birthday, the novel's creation was decades in the making. Ideas were jotted down and relegated to a drawer while her work as a journalist and ghostwriter took front seat. Inspiration was gathered from her time in Zimbabwe and a recurring dream she had over many years. “The dream influenced the novel a great deal,” says Crittendon. “The novel was kind of built around the dream. When I finally started writing it again, then the dreams came back. And then I stopped and the dreams went away. When I finally got a chance to do that final push, I never had a dream again.” That experience layers an almost metaphysical presence to a story that already includes a different kind of worldbuilding from what we normally see in science fiction. From Swazembi's galaxy-renowned wind-force public transit system and nuanced cultural greeting of “waves of joy” to the noted lack of violence throughout, the novel offers a fresh perspective on what sci fi can be. Before making the big leap into the world of sci-fi & fantasy, Denise Crittendon held a string of journalism jobs. In addition to being a staff writer for The Detroit News and The Kansas City Star, she was editor-in-chief of the NAACP's national magazine, The Crisis. Later, she became founding editor of a Michigan-based lifestyle publication for black families. After self-publishing two manuals that empower youth, “Girl in the Mirror, A Teen's Guide to Self-Awareness” and “Life is a Party That Comes with Exams,” she entered the new-age healing movement as a motivational speaker for teens. These days, she fulfills ghostwriting assignments for clients and writes speculative fiction on the side. She divides her time between Spring Valley, Nevada and her hometown, Detroit, Mich. Brenda Noiseux and Rob Wolf are co-hosts of New Books in Science Fiction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Denise Crittendon's debut science fiction novel,Where it Rains in Color (Angry Robot, 2022), is set far in the future, long after the Earth has been destroyed, on the planet of Swazembi. Swazembi is a color-rich utopia and famous vacation center of the Milky Way. No one is used to serious trouble in this idyllic, peace-loving world, least of all the Rare Indigo. But Lileala's perfect, pampered lifestyle is about to be shattered. Published on the cusp of Crittendon's 70th birthday, the novel's creation was decades in the making. Ideas were jotted down and relegated to a drawer while her work as a journalist and ghostwriter took front seat. Inspiration was gathered from her time in Zimbabwe and a recurring dream she had over many years. “The dream influenced the novel a great deal,” says Crittendon. “The novel was kind of built around the dream. When I finally started writing it again, then the dreams came back. And then I stopped and the dreams went away. When I finally got a chance to do that final push, I never had a dream again.” That experience layers an almost metaphysical presence to a story that already includes a different kind of worldbuilding from what we normally see in science fiction. From Swazembi's galaxy-renowned wind-force public transit system and nuanced cultural greeting of “waves of joy” to the noted lack of violence throughout, the novel offers a fresh perspective on what sci fi can be. Before making the big leap into the world of sci-fi & fantasy, Denise Crittendon held a string of journalism jobs. In addition to being a staff writer for The Detroit News and The Kansas City Star, she was editor-in-chief of the NAACP's national magazine, The Crisis. Later, she became founding editor of a Michigan-based lifestyle publication for black families. After self-publishing two manuals that empower youth, “Girl in the Mirror, A Teen's Guide to Self-Awareness” and “Life is a Party That Comes with Exams,” she entered the new-age healing movement as a motivational speaker for teens. These days, she fulfills ghostwriting assignments for clients and writes speculative fiction on the side. She divides her time between Spring Valley, Nevada and her hometown, Detroit, Mich. Brenda Noiseux and Rob Wolf are co-hosts of New Books in Science Fiction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature

Over the years, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has expanded its definition of rock music. With the 2023 nominations out, on a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark not only tries to figure out if a wider definition is a good thing, but also profiles a couple of local nominations. (PHOTO: Ed Balint/USA Today)

We kicked off the second hour of the show with Matt Charboneau from The Detroit News. He and Huge talked about Spartan football and the offseason, discussed MSU basketball's chances of getting to the NCAA tournament, and much more. We were then joined by John Borton from theWolverine.com to talk more about Harbaugh. News just broke that Sean Payton will be the new Broncos Head Coach - so Huge and John talked about that. We wrapped up the hour with Dylan Resnick who plays on the GVSU Hockey team. They'll be playing against Hope College this Saturday in a Purple Community game to raise funds for Cancer and Parkinson's research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Charboneau from The Detroit News joined Huge to talk about Spartan football and the offseason, discussed MSU basketball's chances of getting to the NCAA tournament, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the show, we're talking some more about Jim Harbaugh as he's apparently still in the running for the Denver Broncos job. We also talked a little MSU hoops and football, the Super Bowl, and much more. We kicked off the show with Clayton Sayfie from theWolverine.com updating us on Harbaugh and what he's heard. Huge and Clayton talked about if they think this will happen every year, if it's having any effect on the program, and more. We kicked off the second hour of the show with Matt Charboneau from The Detroit News. He and Huge talked about Spartan football and the offseason, discussed MSU basketball's chances of getting to the NCAA tournament, and much more. We were then joined by John Borton from theWolverine.com to talk more about Harbaugh. News just broke that Sean Payton will be the new Broncos Head Coach - so Huge and John talked about that. We wrapped up the hour with Dylan Resnick who plays on the GVSU Hockey team. They'll be playing against Hope College this Saturday in a Purple Community game to raise funds for Cancer and Parkinson's research. We were joined by Doug Skene to start our final hour talking some more about Harbaugh. He and Huge discussed Payton going to the Broncos, if this will be happening with Harbaugh every year, and much more. We then played some of the Detroit Lions Podcast with Jeff Risdon, Chris, and Sandman. They're down at the Senior Bowl, so we heard about what they've seen so far. We wrapped up the broadcast with Tim McCullough from the Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort in Mt. Pleasant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For almost 20 years, it has been against the law for school districts in Michigan to start the year before Labor Day. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark asks the experts if it should stay that way or if change needs to happen. (PHOTO: Getty Images)

As the country protests the killing of Tyre Nichols at the hands of a specialized unit within the Memphis Police Department, people in Michigan might see similarities to Detroit back in the 70s. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark highlights the violence between the DPD STRESS Unit and Detroiters. (PHOTO: David Van Wie)

Snowy owls are native to the Arctic but for many, Michigan is their warm weather winter destination. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark learns what's unique about the bird and why airplanes are such a problem. (PHOTO: Getty Images)

In the XFL vs. USFL Wars, the USFL strikes back this week in a BIG way! The USFL announced 2 new hubs for its 2023 season in Canton, Ohio, and Detroit Michigan, Tony Paul of The Detroit News stops by to fill us in on all the details. Victor Cui, President, and CEO of the CFL's Edmonton Elks stops by the show to chat about potential USA CFL TV deals and what the existence of spring football leagues like the XFL and the USFL mean to the CFL's future. Plus Luis Perez, legend and journeyman alt-football QB now of the XFL's Vegas Vipers joins the show, we chat with Orlando Guardian's QB coach Shane Matthews and dissect the Orlando Guardian's roster and future success in Florida with Alex Walker and Kyle Nash.0:00 The Markcast Episode Promo3:46 Show Intro 9:08 Tony Paul, The Detroit News Talks USFL 2023 Hubs23:28 Victor Cui, Edmonton Elks President, and CEO Interview51:59 Luis Perez, XFL Vegas Vipers QB Interview1:05:40 Shane Mathews XFL Orlando Guardians QB Coach Interview1:17:37 Alex Walker, WFTV Orlando on XFL Guardians Press Conference1:31:50 Kyle Nash, The 3 Point Conversion on XFL Guardians Roster1:55:42 Show Outro

Thousands of local kids woke up to the best news: a snow day! But why? Was there enough snow to keep children and teachers at home? On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark learns about what goes into calling off school for a day. (PHOTO: Getty Images)

Michigan highways need help and the gas tax doesn't pack the punch it used to. Are toll roads the answer? There has been conversation for generations about how to improve Michigan's roadways. And while many things have been tried, toll roads have not. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark examines if toll roads could be just what we need. (PHOTO: Getty Images)

Bob Ford likes to say if he has 10 good stories to tell sitting around a bar, Charles Barkley is the subject of 7 or 8 of them. Hear a few of his greatest hits from covering Sir Charles, each told with Bob's wit and dead-on voice imitation. He also shares other memorable moments from his long, distinguished career in Philadelphia that took him around the world and made his columns must-reads. Only Bob could bring us Pete Rose, Doug Moe, Prince Albert, a Finish sports talk radio debate over ski jumping, and wolf urine – yes, wolf urine – all in one episode. You'll understand why other sportswriters always enjoyed Bob's company. He's a real treasure. Ford was an award-winning writer at the Philadelphia Inquirer for nearly 33 years – the final 18 as a columnist – until his retirement in 2020. He was twice nominated for the Pulitzer Prize in commentary. Bob was a general assignment feature writer, with an emphasis on Olympic sports and long-form narrative from 1994 until his promotion as columnist in 2003. He previously covered the NBA and 76ers as the paper's beat reporter for six years. Bob was named Pennsylvania Sportswriter of the Year seven times by the National Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association. He covered six Olympics, three World Cups, numerous NBA Finals, the Tour de France, Wimbledon, the British Open and other major sporting events. He wrote stories from 14 countries and throughout the U.S. His work was also recognized by the Society of Professional Journalists, the Associated Press, and the Keystone Press Association. He was twice named a top 10 columnist in the large circulation division of the AP Sports Editors competition, and he also won the 2005 Eclipse Award for outstanding feature writing on thoroughbred racing. Prior to joining the Inquirer in 1987, Bob worked six years at the Delaware County Daily Times outside of Philadelphia, where he covered the Phillies as a beat reporter for three seasons and later served as columnist. Bob began his journalism career as sports editor of the Easton (Md.) Star-Democrat (1976 to '81) following his graduation from the Philip Merrill College of Journalism at the University of Maryland. His alma mater's Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism honored Bob in 2017 with a “Distinguished Terrapin” award. Ford is a fellow of the Knight Center for Specialized Journalism. Bob is a native of College Park, Md. His wife, Bonnie Ford, was an award-winning sports journalist at ESPN, the Chicago Tribune, The Plain Dealer in Cleveland, the Detroit News, and the Ann Arbor News. She was a previous guest on Press Box Access: https://evergreenpodcasts.com/... Stories from early in her career were written under her maiden name, Bonnie DeSimone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This last weekend, nine candidates vying for Michigan Republican Party Chair took part in a forum in Midland. All nine endorsed false claims that the last two elections had fraudulent outcomes. Among the candidates for the top spot are some failed nominees for statewide office, including former attorney general nominee Matt DePerno and former secretary of state nominee Kristina Karamo. Craig Mauger of The Detroit News has been following the candidates as they look to lead one of Michigan's two major parties. Guest: Craig Mauger, political reporter for The Detroit News ____ Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way. If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work. Additional music by Blue Dot Sessions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.